Kelly Heinerth

I remember the first time I heard this phrase. I was sitting in a group of other people, seeking support for challenges we were facing, and someone said something along the lines of, "I'm trying to learn how not to should all over myself." I immediately loved it and began using it in my everyday life. So many of us go through life with higher expectations than are realistic or healthy. We seek perfection: the perfect house, the perfect job, the perfect family. When we fail to meet those...

This might be my favorite area of support as a doula. Doulas act as advocates for you and your wishes. We get to know you and your partner, if applicable, and learn what matters most to you as you navigate this journey. We cannot control any aspect of birth, any more than you or your provider can, but we can serve as a middle person to both remind you of your most important wishes and to help communicate these desires to your providers when necessary. Advocacy starts well before labor. Doulas...

This is what, I think, doulas are most known for, especially birth doulas. You are probably thinking hip squeezes, sacral pressure, position changes, shoulder massages, etc. These are certainly all ways doulas can help while a person is in labor, but did you know our support of the physical body goes beyond that? Doulas spend time learning about the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and birth, and we share that information with you. Feeling overwhelming nausea? We can help you understand...